BOARD OF DIRECTORS
James Alberson Sandler Training (Chair)
Cliff Long City of Renton
Eric Gaston The Evergreen Market
Sean Greenlee Starbucks
Rebecca Haas RE/MAX Metro Realty
Rebecca Cherney Columbia Bank (Secretary)
Rick McMasters Vino at the Landing (Treasurer)
Kevin McCarthy Renton Technical College
Ryan Madayag Seattle Seahawks
David.Hoffman Puget Sound Energy
Ryan Tomasich Boeing
Karen.L.Schartman Kaiser Permanente
Lisa Yaskus Renton Reporter
Jay Townsend First Financial Northwest Bank
Jeremy Burdett, TransWest
CHAMBER STAFF
Chamber staff at 2019 Eyes on Renton, from left: Johanna Rasmussen, Diane Dobson, Kevin Pieczynski-Jones, Vicky Baxter, Marcie Palmer, Joe Perez and Ben Andrews
MISSION STATEMENT
The Renton Chamber’s mission is to improve business and economic conditions, and the general welfare of the community.
CHAMBER HISTORY
In 1909, two dozen businessmen met in the Melrose Hotel Dining Room (now the Melrose Grill) to form a Chamber of Commerce to advance the community’s interest. The original name was first established as the Renton Chamber of Commerce in 1924. (This year marks the 95th birthday of this thriving organization).
“The City of Great Possibilities…To those seeking unequaled business and commercial opportunities, ideal suburban homes or splendid realty investments, this work is dedicated.” The Chamber partners with the City of Renton, the Renton School District, Renton Technical College, Valley Medical Center and community and business leaders and community organizations to promote and sustain a healthy business environment and a vibrant community for Renton’s families and workforce.
The members/stakeholders of the Renton Chamber of Commerce understand the importance of contributing to the success of the community. Representatives from world-class international corporations, large and small businesses, our local government, SCORE, our educational institutions and our state-of-the-art medical centers are united through the Chamber to protect the economic viability of our community and keep Renton growing and vibrant.
EVENTS
Business and Education Exchange – Business Excellence Awards – Ahead of the Class – Annual Golf Tournament – New Teachers Celebration – Business Launchpad – Economic Forecast Luncheon – Renton City Comic Convention – Chamber Annual Holiday Gala – Seattle Film Summit – Ahead of the Care – Legislative Breakfast – Business After hours – Networking Breakfasts – Business Development Committee – Education Committee – RANU Renton Area Non-Profits Unite
STANDING COMMITTEES
• Legislative/Transportation
• Education
• Business Development
OTHER COMMITTEES
• Renton Area Nonprofits Unite (RANU)
• Ambassador/Member Services Committee
• SCORE/Workforce Development
COALITIONS
• SSCCLC – South King County/Pierce
• Eastside Legislative – North/East King County